benjamin
- noun
- /ˈbɛnʤəmɪn/
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benjamín
- Emma is the youngest child, or the benjamin of the family.
Examples
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As the benjamin of the family, he was often spoiled by his siblings.
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The team treated her like the benjamin because she was the newest and youngest member.
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Being the benjamin sometimes meant getting extra attention from everyone else.
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Have you met their benjamin?
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As the benjamin of the family, he was often spoiled by his siblings.
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The team treated her like the benjamin because she was the youngest member.
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Being the benjamin meant that she received special attention during family gatherings.
Synonyms
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The youngest member of a family or group
Compounds
- Specialized
A bush that loses its leaves in winter with fragrant leaves, yellow flowers, and red or yellow berries
A bridge held up by cables across the Delaware River between Philadelphia and Camden, New Jersey
- Specialized
A fragrant resin from trees used in perfumes and to soothe irritated skin
Surface Forms
Etymology
Benjamin meaning the youngest comes from the biblical name Benjamin, who was the youngest son of Jacob. That's why calling someone the 'benjamin' of a family means they are the youngest member.